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How Not To Make A New Connection On LinkedIn

I love LinkedIn. I think if it is used properly it can be a powerful tool to network, market and build your business. The idea that I can peruse new connections at any hour of the day or night whilst in my yoga pants with no make-up on, is nothing short of a modern day […]

How To Own Your Story

One of the perks of teaching a graduate class at NYU is that I get to interact with students who come from all over the world with the most fascinating backgrounds. I encourage them to share their stories. As I see it their stories are part of what makes up their personal brand and it’s important […]

Trusting The Currents

Writers write for many reasons. Not the least of which is they love to read. At least that is the case for me. But sometimes I find reading difficult. I want to edit a line. Or I wonder how the piece made it to publication when mine got rejected. Then there are those moments when I am […]

12 Alternatives To Selling

I hear it all the time. From smart, creative entrepreneurs and corporate executives alike. “I can’t sell.” “I am not a salesperson.” “There are a lot of things I am good at – but selling is not one of them.” “I could never do that!” The unfortunate news for them is that in a very noisy […]

The BIG Countdown to Spring Sale!

The warmer temperatures these last few days reminded that it really is true – no matter how dark and snowy a Winter can get Spring will return!Just the thought of daffodils and birds singing makes me feel lighter and frivolous. So much so that I’ve decided to start counting down the days until the official first day […]

The Front Desk

On Valentine’s Day I learned that a former colleague had passed. A woman who made everyone smile from the Senior Vice President to the Fed Ex delivery person. She had an infectious laugh and a bright smile. She possessed the kind of dedication to her job and loyalty to the company that you wish you […]